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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 1992-04-01, Page 3THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1,1992. PAGE 3. Charolotte Bell 100 years old Birthday ’Bells' Bells were ringing in celebration for Charlotte Bell's 1OOth birthday Sunday at Huronview in Clinton. Her children, Wallace Bell of Brussels and Addie Hunking of Londesboro area were on hand to celebrate with their mother. Mrs. Bell was born in Morris Township and resided in Blyth for many years. ________________ Cost a problem for group dealing with environment Continued from page 1 years ago, she said. Several ideas were tossed back and forth regarding a suitable place for the event; when the best time of year would be to ensure good atten dance and, taking into considera tion the minimal membership of the group presently, how feasible such an ambitious undertaking would be. Mrs. White noted that another concern is expense. "Costs are a major factor as this is a non-profit group," she stresses. It was decided that Mrs. White should investigate the rental costs of potential facilities and what dates are available. She will report back at the next meeting. Mrs. White gave a report on the button battery project. The plan is to collect expended circular batter ies from watches and hearing aids, by placing containers at most of the button battery points of sale. Mrs. White said she had made contact with a dozen businesses to see if they would participate. Unfortunately only three respond ed- Staintons in Wingham, Wat son's in Gorrie and King's in Fordwich. A second effort is going to be made by distributing letters to sev eral other businesses in addition to contacting the previous ones noti fied. Craig Metzger from the County Planning and Development Depart ment suggested April 22, Earth Day, as the kick-off date for the button battery program. It was also suggested that containers could be placed at the schools and nursing homes to further encourage people to participate and support the pro gram. Other topics of discussion includ ed the recycling of plastics, for which there is presently not a large enough market. Mrs. White said she feels government money would be better spent in giving grants to encourage markets rather than to encourage people to recycle. "The problem is not people. If you have a recycling program they will par ticipate, but you need a place for it to go." The commercial composting pro ject of two F.E. Madill students was discussed briefly as well. One of the biggest areas of frus tration for the group is the member ship. "Until we get a few more people involved we can't accom plish very much," said Mrs. White. She said if there's something peo ple want to see happen they should be attending to give input. "We need to get those ideas. There has to be more people in Huron County interested in the environment," she said. The group hopes the scheduling of guest speakers for the next few meetings will generate interest. On Thursday, April 9, Dave Rapson, will attend to discuss his proposal to recycle building waste. After Mr. Rapson, Chris Lee will discuss the commercial composter, one of which his company built two years ago for a university in the United States. The Environment Group meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the library, followed at 8 by the speak ers. Budget means higher taxes Continued from page 1 debenture costs of Huronview in order to reduce the mill rate. Coun ty Clerk-Administrator Nigel Bellchamber warned councillors they would be gambling with tax payers money to borrow in a time of recession. Not everybody was happy with the increase. Speaking at Monday's council session where the by-law adopting the new rates was approved, Exeter Reeve Bill Mick le pointed out that with the 6.3 per cent increase, the reduction in the urban road rebate and the reassess ment to 1988 property values that hit urban municipalities hard, Exeter was facing a 24.25 per cent increase in the requisition from the county. He worried that in tought times that such a large increase might drive businesses and new residents away. A large number of family mem bers, friends and former neighbours were on hand at an Open House in Huronview, Sunday, to help Char lotte Bell celebrate her 100th birth day. A daughter of John Wallace and the former Ellen Newcombe, Mrs. Blyth United hears of ‘Forgiving Love’ Greeters at Blyth United Church on Sunday, March 29 were Marilyn and Debbie Craig. Ushers were Jim Hallahan, Lance Bearss, Jim Walsh and Shirley Fyfe. Hymns were “Morning Has Broken” and “Where Cross the Crowded Ways of Life”. The scripture lesson taken from Luke 15, 1-2 and 11-32 was read by grade one and grades five and six boys under the direction of Erica Clark. The senior choir's anthem was entitled “Ivory Palaces”. In charge of Junior Congregation was Frances Bearss. Debbie Ritchie led in nursery. Bill Burkholder gave the minutes for missions. It was announced that there will be a session meeting next Monday night, April 6 at 8 p.m. Explorers will meet April 9 after the Choral Kids at 4:30 p.m. Tyro meets next on April 7 at 7 p.m. and there will be a U.C.W. Sunshine meeting on April 9 at 2 p.m. Those in the hospital to be remembered are Mae MacDonald, Irvine Wallace and Mildred McNall all in Clinton and Roy Easom in University Hospital, London. The title of the sermon was “God's Forgiving Love”. The scripture reading from Luke tells the parable of the lost son. Rev. Ramirez said that the parable reveals two ways in which a person can be lost. The younger son was lost because of his desire to be free of restrictions and due to his desire Blyth CRC hears guest speaker Greeters for the March 29 morning service at Blyth Christian Reformed Church were Albert and Margaret Roetcisoender. The guest speaker was Dr. John VanDorp, who is a part-time pastor, as well as a full-time medical doctor in Owen Sound. Dr. VanDorp extended sympathy to the Van Amersfoort family, on behalf of the congregation, on the loss of a dear husband, father, and grandfather, Mr. Case Van Amersfoort. The congregation will also keep in their prayers little George Poortinga who will be in the Stratford Hospital this week to have his tonsils removed. The title of the sermon was “Meditations on Lazarus and Lent”. Scripture was taken from John II: 1-52, text John 12: 9-11. Dr. VanDrop reflected on the death and resurrection of Lazarus saying his death took place so that the work of God could be displayed. God's glory is not nearly so obvious in our own losses. We often question “why”? We know Jesus loves us and died for us yet we need to try and understand his purpose in our lives. Dr. VanDorp stated that tears are not a sign of weakness as we often see it, but rather the ability to express our emotions instead of suppressing them. Jesus wept openly for Lazarus. Dr. VanDorp concluded by saying that Jesus shares our lives and our individual turmoils even today. Bell was bom in Morris Township on March 27, 1892. She attended S.S. No. 1 Morris as a child. On Dec. 20, 1916, she married the late Frank Bell, who passed away in September of 1965. The couple had two children Addie (Mrs. Lome) Hunking of Londes to find out what's out there in the world. The older won was lost in his desire to find favour in the eyes of his father. He became lost in his own expectations of what a good son should be. He thought if he worked hard and earned his father's respect, he would get the edge on the younger son and thereby gain more property. In verse 29 it says, “Look, all these years I have worked for you like a slave and I have never disobeyed your orders, what have you given me? Not even a goat for me to have a feast with my friends.” This shows he was lost in his self-made righteousness. Rev. Ramirez said we must realize the important message of this parable which is the father's love. He loved both his sons in spite of their wrong desires. This love is like God's love for us. Whether we are lost either in our wordly desire or in our desire to be very religious and right, God's forgiving love is waiting for us to come home. In conclusions Rev. Ramirez said he hoped we would all find our way back to God, to his love and forgiveness which is without 9:00-12:00 BLYTH MINOR BASEBALL REGISTRATION Wed. April 1 7:00 - 9:00 Sat. April 4 Tues, April 7 7:00 - 9:00 AT BLYTH ARENA Contact Ken Hesselwood 523-4235 WE CAN DO IT ALL! 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Visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Snell and Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Walden on Saturday were Jeff Wittich and Elaine Martin. •Business Forms • Brochures • Flyers • Carbonless Forms • Labels